Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
Summary
The labor union representing IRS workers asked a judge to stop a tax audit immunity deal for President Donald Trump and his family. The union argues that the deal forces IRS employees to ignore ongoing audits of the president’s taxes, which they say breaks the law and weakens trust in the tax system.Key Facts
- The National Treasury Employees Union asked a judge to block an agreement that stops audits of President Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization.
- The union joined a lawsuit originally filed to stop a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" related to the Justice Department.
- The immunity deal prevents IRS workers from continuing audits that were open at the time of the agreement.
- The lawsuit argues every taxpayer, including the president, must follow tax laws equally.
- The agreement is seen as violating a law that forbids the president from interfering with tax audits.
- The deal could erase more than $100 million in potential back taxes owed by Trump.
- The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was dropped after bipartisan criticism and a judge blocked it.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the audit immunity agreement and later rescinded the fund plan.
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